If you're anything like me, then you are lucky enough to have a big close-knit family. Family has always been the most important thing to me. Here is my list of 14 things you'll only understand if you have a close relationship with your family:

1. There is absolutely no awkwardness around each other.

2. When your cousins leave the family reunion, and leave you behind to fend for yourself.

3. Or they don't show up at all...

4. Your Grandparent's house is like your second home.

5. Your inside jokes are interesting to say the least, and no outsider will ever understand them.

6. You're never afraid to poke fun at one another.

7. They are your "go-to pal" when you're bored.

8. There's no such thing as a nice family picture.

9. Sometimes it's like you're of one mind.

10. You're family vacations are always the highlight of the year.

11. No one is really good at keeping secrets.

12. You and your cousins may have different parents, but your basically siblings.

13. You're never afraid to eat the last piece of pie.

14. Despite all this, you wouldn't trade them for anything.

You'll find all these things to be true if you are close to the members of your big family. It's a great thing to be surrounded by so many people that care about you. I don't know what I would do without my big, loving family.